LINGNAU, Ronald (Ron) Frank

Ron Lingnau quietly left us in the early morning of Monday, March 4, 2013 at the age of 79 years. He was welcomed into the loving arms of wife Betty who left us twenty-one years ago and his parents and brother are waiting in line for that famous hug!

Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife of twenty years, Gladys Wilkins; his daughters, Theresa (Barrie) Dunford, Elaine Lingnau and (Bernie Klauth); his son Ron (Coleen) Lingnau; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters Gloria (Marv) Baker and Doreen Lefevre; brother Dennis (Ann) Lingnau and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ron was born and raised in Calgary. He lived throughout Alberta and BC but always called Calgary his home, returning in the early 90’s and retiring soon after to enjoy his family and friends. Dad (Grandpa) loved spending time with his family, camping and fishing, hoping to catch the big one! He enjoyed spending time with his wife Gladys on cruises to such exotic places as Panama and the Caribbean. Ron was a proud volunteer with the White Hatters and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #275.

A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S, Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Alberta Fish & Game Association, www.afga.org, Telephone: 1-780-437-2342.

In living memory of Ron Lingnau, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, Telephone: 403-276-2296.

Condolence Messages

On behalf of the Calgary International Airport White Hat Volunteers, we send our deepest sympathies to Gladys and to Ron’s entire family. He was a proud Volunteer with a wonderful sense of humour. He loved people and they loved him. He will be sorely missed by his YYC family. rest well, Ron.

We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one and our White Hatter Colleague.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.
Tasnim Lalani & Sabs Gillani from Rio de Janeiro

Lingnau family
It was our sincere pleasure to have met and volunteered with Ron at the Calgary Airport with the White Hat group. We really enjoyed our time and conversation whenever we would see him. He was truly a gentleman and good friend!
With sympathy,
Gordon and Joan Moore

My condolences to Elaine, Teresa and Ronny and your families. Ron always made me feel welcome and had a great laugh! I’m sorry that I cannot attend the funeral as I am in Atlanta. We will miss your Dad but I’m sure that he is in a better place.
Sincerely, Dave Carrier

Hello Gladys, Theresa, Elaine, “Little” Ron and family,
We are sure sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, dad and grandpa. I always really liked Ron and thought that he was one of the nicest men I knew.
Ironically, my wife Judy knew your dad from way back, when he was her family’s milkman.
Once again, our sincere sympathy,
Harry and Judy